
WHO Launches Lifesaving Project for 900,000 Somalis Affected by Climate Crisis
WHO launches a project to provide life-saving interventions to nearly 900,000 Somalis affected by floods and droughts by 2024.
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WHO launches a project to provide life-saving interventions to nearly 900,000 Somalis affected by floods and droughts by 2024.
WHO member states agreed to extend negotiations on a pandemic agreement by one year, aiming to finalize a treaty enhancing global preparedness against future pandemics.
China supports the WHO’s continued leadership in global pandemic agreement negotiations, emphasizing cooperation and equity in global health governance.
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus remains optimistic that countries will reach a global pandemic treaty, despite recent delays in negotiations at the World Health Assembly.
At the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva, China’s delegation, led by NHC Deputy Director Cao Xuetao, pledges to deepen cooperation with the WHO and nations to strengthen global health governance.
The WHO and 500 experts have agreed on a new definition of what it means for a disease to spread ‘through the air’, aiming to improve prevention strategies for future pandemics.
WHO urges global action as over 4.5 billion people lack access to essential health services, highlighting threats to the fundamental right to health.
At least 100 people were killed in Israeli attacks on the Jabalia refugee camp, according to WAFA news agency. The WHO welcomed Israel’s decision to allow temporary aid into Gaza via Kerem Shalom crossing.
WHO reports only 11 Gaza hospitals remain partially functional, raising alarm over healthcare collapse amid ongoing conflict.
WHO held a summit on pandemic ethics, urging nations to consider equity and fairness in COVID-19 responses. Anthony Fauci highlighted ethical dilemmas faced and emphasized the need for global cooperation.